Move Of The Month - January

Medicine Ball Toss:
Start holding a medicine ball (2-6lb depending on fitness) at chest height with feet a little wider than shoulders apart. Inhale. Pull abdominals in and swing the ball down between the feet exhaling as you go. As you come back up, swing the ball up onto one side and inhale. Repeat to the other side. Repeat all x 10. Build up to 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.

This exercise is a great way to warm your body up and get the heart rate elevated if you have no cardio specific equipment. You are also using all the muscles in the legs, upper body and core. Make sure you keep your abdominals engaged throughout the exercise to protect your back. Always start by using a slightly lighter weight (but do more reps) until you are maintaining proper form.